Parenteral administration is a form of drug delivery that is very common due to its many advantages. The procedure involves the delivery of the medicine into the body by bypassing the alimentary canal. The active ingredients are quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, thus sparing the intestinal tract and producing a faster effect. It is easy to administer and can even be life-saving, for example in the event of a severe allergic reaction, if the patient is unconscious or if swallowing is difficult and the patient cannot take the medicine orally.
The infusion solution is used to deliver fluid and medicine into the patient's body. It is also used after surgery when liquid antibiotics are given to the patient in infusion form. Other uses include parenteral nutrition, electrolyte therapy and chemotherapy. Injections are used to inject the drug or solution into the tissues of the body. Injections are usually used for drugs that need to act quickly or are not well absorbed in the digestive tract. Injection can be done in several ways, such as subcutaneous (connective tissue), intramuscular (muscle tissue) and intravenous.
Various needles and cannulas are used for injections and infusions, so choose the right equipment for your hospital or practice from our online shop.